1. It’s like they are winking at us or something… ;)
Semicolons
It’s like they are winking at us or something… ;)

2. Use a Semicolon When…
You are combining two independent clauses without using a conjunction
Independent clauses pass the “I know that” test
Conjunctions = FANBOYS
I would like to go to the shoe store; sparkly purple shoes are on sale.
I would like to go to the store; for sparkly purple shoes are on sale.

3. Use a Semicolon When…
You have two independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression
Commonly used Transitional Expressions
As a result
In spite of
For example
For instance
In fact
Commonly used Conjunctive Adverbs
Accordingly
However
Also
Nevertheless
Indeed
Next
Otherwise
furthermore
For more of these see pg 804

4. Use a Semicolon:
I meant to be on time to the meeting; however, my car ran out of gas and I had to walk the last 3 miles to the conference center.
Monica has the measles; therefore, I will be taking over the role of Wendy in our production of Peter Pan.

5. Use a Semicolon When…
You are joining two independent clauses that contain commas with a conjunction
I like to eat pizza, pasta, and potatoes; but Jane likes to eat eggplant, tomatoes, and artichokes.
You have several items in a series that contain commas
Before I turn 30, I would like to visit Paris, France; Orlando, Florida; and Las Vegas, Nevada.

6. Colons:
Note what follows

7. Use a Colon: Literally after the word “follows” or “following”
The criteria for this assignment are as follows: introductory paragraph, strong support, and clever concluding thoughts
Do NOT put colons between verbs/prepositions and their objects!
Yesterday I cleaned: the bathroom, the kitchen, and the living room.
My cat likes to sit on top of the: mantle, couch, and cabinets

8. Use a Colon: Before a long, formal statement or quotation
Generally for quotes longer than four lines (they are separated out anyway…)
When explaining, restating, or clarifying a preceding statement
Eggplants are awesome: they can be roasted, fried, or sautéed and they always taste great.

9. Use a Colon: In conventional situations Time
It’s 11:30!
Between biblical chapters and verses
Romans 16:19
Between titles and subtitles
The Silver Stag: A discussion of symbolism in the Harry Potter series
After the salutation in a business letter
To whom it may concern:

10. Practice Makes Perfect! :) ;)
Ex 1 pg
Ex 2 pg